NHA Critical Questions And Answers 2023the primary code in the CPT coding system consists of how many digits - ANSWER five digits
a medical assistant is observing a patient after administering an antibiotic injection. The patient develops an itchy rash with pinkish, raised lesions. which of the ...
the primary code in the cpt coding system consists of how many digits five digits
when should the code on glucose cuvettes be compared to the code on the glucom
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NHA Critical Questions And Answers
2023
the primary code in the CPT coding system consists of how many digits - ANSWER five
digits
a medical assistant is observing a patient after administering an antibiotic injection. The
patient develops an itchy rash with pinkish, raised lesions. which of the following terms
should the assistant use when documenting this finding in the patient's medical record?
- ANSWER Urticaria
when should the code on glucose cuvettes be compared to the code on the
glucometer? - ANSWER before a patient is tested
which of the following should a medical assistant identify as the purpose of a category II
code in procedural coding? - ANSWER tracks provider performance measures
A pulse oximeter can register an artificially low oxygen saturation measurements for a
patient who has which of the following conditions? - ANSWER cold hands
a medical assistant is preforming spirometry testing for a patient who has shortness of
breath. Which of the following results of the spirometery test indicates a successful
maneuver? - ANSWER a fast and steady flow with no variability
A medical assistant is collecting data from a patient who is experiencing heatstroke.
Which of the following manifestations should the assistant expect to find? - ANSWER
hot skin
a medical assistant is administering eye ointment to a patient. Which of the following
actions should the medical assistant take? - ANSWER Apply a thin ribbon of ointment
along the conjunctival sac
A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient about lifestyle modifications to
help regulate his hypertension. Which of the following statements by the patient
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER i only smoke a half a pack each
day, so ill just cut it out completely
A medical assistant is reviewing a provider's instructions as the patient is preparing to
leave the office. The provider recommends that the patient purchase an over-the-
counter antitussive, but the patient tells the assistant that she does not know what an
antitussive is. Which of the following responses should the assistant make? - ANSWER
its a medicine that suppresses the cough reflex
, Which of the following information should the medical assistant enter into the
appointment calendar when scheduling a patient for a skin rash? - ANSWER Daytime
phone number
A medical assistant has requested a preauthorization for a patient's referral to a
specialist. Which of the following is a reason for the claim submitted by the specialist to
be denied? - ANSWER The service is provided after the expiration date
Which of the following method is sued to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an
insurance carrier? - ANSWER Remittance advice
When assigning a CPT code, which of the following is the purpose of a modifier? -
ANSWER Provides additional information or circumstances for a procedure
a medical assistant is completing a progress note using the SOAP format. Which of the
following patient information should the assistant include in the assessment section? -
ANSWER Diagnosis
When preforming a first aid procedure to control bleeding of a wound. Which of the
following actions should a medical assistant take? - ANSWER apply layers of sterile
gauze
A medical assistant is drawing five blood collection tubes. When should the assistant
release the tourniquet? - ANSWER Within 1 min of application
A medical assistant is collecting multiple blood samples from a patient. Which of the
following vacuum tubes should the assistant fill first? - ANSWER yellow
A patient contacts the facility to report a burn injury to her right arm. A medical assistant
should identify which of the following pieces of information as necessary when
screening for a possible emergency situation? - ANSWER The cause the patient's burn
When bandaging a wound what techniques do you use? - ANSWER Wrap the wound
from distal to proximl
A medical assistant is providing instruction to a patient on how to take an extended-
release medication PO. Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates
a need for further teaching? - ANSWER "I can crush or chew the pill if it is too hard for
me to swallow"
a medical assistant has a blood pressure cuff inflated and partially opens the valve to
deflate as he listens with a stethoscope. When should he read the diastolic pressure? -
ANSWER when the sound disappears
a medical assistant is preparing a patient who has intermittent peripheral cyanosis for
an examination by the provider. The assistant should understand that healthy perfusion
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